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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 1164: An Act to improve child and adolescent mental health services

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1164) of Sean Garballey and Jennifer Balinsky Armini relative to the definition of licensed mental health professional in the insurance laws. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve child/adolescent mental health services by revising insurance law definitions for licensed professionals, enhancing access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1224: An Act providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1224) of Sally P. Kerans relative to providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms and concussion analyses for persons under eighteen years of age. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pediatric echocardiograms, expanding preventive care access for minors under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1341: An Act relative to insurance coverage for medically necessary tattoos

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to insurance coverage for medically necessary tattoos. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary tattoos, expanding health services access under healthcare insurance policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4062: An Act relative to essential services

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4062) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the closing of hospitals or the discontinuance of essential health services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents hospital closures/discontinuation of essential health services, protecting existing healthcare access and continuity of care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 4552: An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata

This bill (H 4552) requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover scalp hair prostheses and facial medical pigmentation (like eyebrow replacements) for people with specific hair loss conditions. It directly affects individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, or permanent hair loss due to injury (excluding natural aging). Insurance must provide this coverage on the same terms as prostheses for chemotherapy-related hair loss, subject to a treating physician’s written confirmation of medical necessity. The law applies to all individual/group health plans, hospital service contracts, and health maintenance organizations operating in or outside Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp/facial prostheses for medical conditions, expanding health service access and protecting patient rights for specific hair loss treatments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 29, 2025

S 869: An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents disability discrimination in healthcare access, aligning with patient rights protection and equal care provisions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1503: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly proposes closing hospital essential services, directly limiting patient access to critical healthcare, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 2378: An Act to increase patient access to certain health care services

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to patient access to certain health care services. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly states 'increase patient access to certain health care services,' directly aligning with 'improves patient access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 759: An Act redirecting excessive health insurer reserves to support health care safety net programs

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to redirect excessive health insurer reserves to support health care needs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects excessive insurer reserves to fund healthcare safety net programs, directly expanding support for vulnerable populations through increased funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 798: An Act relative to small business health insurance incentives

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 798) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to small business health insurance incentives. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides incentives for small businesses to offer health insurance, expanding coverage access. Explicitly supports healthcare access through business incentives.95% confidence

Tags Small Business

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